One hundred and twelve years ago a train pulled up in Ann Arbor with a passenger who would alter the course of Michigan football forever.   Shortly after stepping off that train Fielding Harris Yost is said to have boldly predicted that Michigan wouldn’t lose a game. On this day in Michigan Football History back in 1901, Yost was perfect through two games after pitching a 50-0 shutout of Albion in his Michigan coaching debut – He followed that with a 57-0 beating of Case in what was the 100th win in program history. That set up what would be Yost’s first real test, an October 12, 1901 battle against Indiana who gave the Wolverines a good fight in 1900 fought the Wolverines hard the previous season and clearly outweighed the Michigan line.  Audio: [display_podcast]   You can catch all of the This Week in Michigan Football History clips here….sponsored in 2013 by Ziebart of Yspilanti.  Listen to it live tomorrow on the KeyBank Countdown to kick-off on WTKA 1050AM.

I contributed the Editor’s Pick and RFUM&BFF Decal.   Take it away, Sap! OFFENSIVE CHAMPION DEVIN FUNCHESS – What I saw from Funchess on Saturday was a player coming into his own. When you become confident in your ability and stop thinking about what you want to do and just go out there and flat out do it, your game goes to a whole ‘nother level. That’s what you saw from #87. There have (obviously) been some great Tight Ends at Michigan – guys like Kramer, Mandich, Kattus, Tuman – but I don’t think ANY of them have played with the athleticism that Funchess flashed on Saturday. A matchup nightmare just waiting to happen, here’s hoping he continues to flash that magic the rest of the season! DEFENSIVE CHAMPION JAMES ROSS III – To me, JR3 was flying around all over the place on defense. He played with an infectious energy that I feel has been missing since Jake Ryan cut his hair, I mean, last played. Defense is all about playing with energy and emotion and if Ross continues to amp it up, look out when #47 returns – that unit should be stellar! SPECIAL TEAMS CHAMPION MATT WILE (PUNTER) – I’m giving this to Wile (as a punter and not as a kickoff artist) based on the fact he…

A few more from Saturday.  Thanks again to Kelley Kuehne for shooting these excellent shots: Fitz acts like he’s been there before…(which he has of course)   Funchess’ TD grab with Shabazz all over him…this led to the ButtFunch and the FunchHunch